TOP VIEW RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UTILIZING GLOVES TO HANDLE RAW STEAK AND UTILIZE SAME GLOVES, WITHOUT HANDWASHING, TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS DICED HAM AND SLICED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD MISHANDLED ITEMS AND WASH HANDS AND REPLACE GLOVES IN-BETWEEN TASKS, SUCH AS SWITCHING FROM HANDLING RAW FOOD ITEMS TO READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED MISHANDLED FOOD ITEMS AND DISCUSSED PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FOOD STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA: RAW SHELL EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT CORNED HASH IN THE COOK LINE AREA, RAW BEEF STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT POTATOES IN THE SERVING LINE AREA, AND RAW EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT HAM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE RAW FOODS BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED RAW EGGS AND RAW BEEF BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE 41.0F: REFRIED BEANS AT 46.8F, TUNA AT 46.9F, PASTA AT 48.7F, SOUP AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE, APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS WITH $200 OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, HAMBURGERS ) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS IN ADDITION TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE/REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASED USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS. PERSON IN CHARGE ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 36.0F BY END ON INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE AND COOKED BACON STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CLEAN LINENS PRIOR TO SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM LINENS AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT THE SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS CLEANED AND RE-USED AS TO-GO CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE RE-USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG FRONT COOK LINE COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GASKETS ON ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG FRONT COOK LINE COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GASKETS ON ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.